How to pronounce kyrie
Say it like KIR-ih-ay. Kyrie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIR).
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- KIR
- ih
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kyrie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of kyrie
American and British speakers say kyrie in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪrɪˌeɪ/ in the US and /ˈkɪərɪˌeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEER-ih-ay.
What does kyrie mean?
- A short prayer or petition including the phrase kyrie eleison, meaning “Lord, have mercy”.
- A setting of the traditional kyrie text to music for a Mass.
Questions about saying kyrie
How do you pronounce kyrie?
Say KIR-ih-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪrɪˌeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪərɪˌeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kyrie?
Kyrie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIR). Broken into parts: KIR · ih · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say kyrie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪrɪˌeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkɪərɪˌeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.